MLB Player match stats positives for Atlanta at Houston Wednesday Matchup

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jeremy Pena in the 95th percentile when it comes to his BABIP skill.

The 2nd-shallowest LF fences in MLB are found in Minute Maid Park.

The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 7° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for offense.

Hitting from the opposite that Max Fried throws from, Jeremy Pena will have the upper hand today.

The Atlanta Braves infield defense grades out as the 4th-worst out of every team today.

Batting from the opposite that Max Fried throws from, Jose Abreu will have an edge in today’s matchup.

Home field advantage generally boosts hitter metrics across the board, and Jose Abreu will hold that advantage in today’s matchup.

Batting from the opposite that J.P. France throws from, Luis Guillorme will have an edge today.

The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Luis Guillorme has a strong chance of never losing the platoon advantage against the ‘pen all game.

Austin Riley projects as the 15th-best hitter in the majors, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Austin Riley is penciled in 3rd in the batting order in this game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Alex Bregman in the 95th percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability.

Alex Bregman is projected to bat 4th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Alex Bregman will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Max Fried in today’s game.

Extreme groundball bats like Alex Bregman usually hit better against extreme flyball pitchers like Max Fried.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Jarred Kelenic in the 83rd percentile when estimating his BABIP ability.

Hitting from the opposite that J.P. France throws from, Jarred Kelenic will have an advantage in today’s game.

The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Jarred Kelenic stands a good chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 97th percentile when it comes to his batting average skill.

Michael Harris II has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this year (94% of the time), but he is penciled in 2nd on the lineup card in this game.

Michael Harris II will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against J.P. France in today’s matchup.

The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Michael Harris II has a strong chance of holding the platoon advantage against every reliever all game.

The Minute Maid Park roof projects to be closed today, making conditions in this match-up 8° hotter than the average outdoor game of all games on the slate — favorable for offense.

Batting from the opposite that Max Fried throws from, Jake Meyers will have an edge in today’s matchup.

Jake Meyers will have the benefit of the home field advantage today, which ought to boost all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Marcell Ozuna in the 93rd percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.

Marcell Ozuna is projected to hit 5th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Marcell Ozuna pulls many of his flyballs (34.1% — 81st percentile) and sets up very well considering he’ll be hitting them towards the league’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

Throwing 93 adjusted pitches per game per started since the start of last season on average, J.P. France places in the 81st percentile.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Minute Maid Park as the 8th-best ballpark in baseball for strikeouts.

J.P. France will hold the home field advantage in today’s matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats across the board.

Contrary to popular belief, fastballs are generally a pitcher’s least effective pitch. J.P. France has gone to his non-fastballs 12.3% more often this year (69.3%) than he did last year (57%).

When it comes to his overall offensive ability, Jose Altuve ranks in the 96th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Jose Altuve is projected to hit 1st in the batting order in this matchup.

Batting from the opposite that Max Fried throws from, Jose Altuve will have an edge in today’s game.

Jose Altuve pulls many of his flyballs (40.7% — 99th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s game.

Matt Olson projects as the 13th-best batter in the game, per the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Matt Olson is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this matchup.

Matt Olson will have the handedness advantage over J.P. France in today’s matchup.

The Houston Astros have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Matt Olson stands a good chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

Marcell Ozuna projects as the 20th-best home run hitter in MLB, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Jeremy Pena will benefit from the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Yordan Alvarez projects as the best batter in baseball, via the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

Yordan Alvarez is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today’s game.

Home field advantage typically improves hitter stats across the board, and Yordan Alvarez will hold that advantage in today’s game.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Ronald Acuna Jr. ranks as the 3rd-best batter in the majors.

Ronald Acuna Jr. is projected to hit 1st in the batting order today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 96th percentile when estimating his batting average ability.

Yainer Diaz is penciled in 5th in the batting order in this matchup.

Yainer Diaz will have the handedness advantage against Max Fried today.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), Travis d’Arnaud (the Braves’s expected catcher in today’s matchup) is considered to be a good pitch framer.

It may come as a surprise, but fastballs are generally a pitcher’s least effective pitch. Max Fried has gone to his off-speed and breaking balls 5.8% more often this year (60.7%) than he did last year (54.9%).

Grading out in the 75th percentile, Max Fried has posted a 25% K% since the start of last season.

According to the leading projection system (THE BAT X), Kyle Tucker ranks as the 14th-best hitter in the league.

Kyle Tucker is projected to hit 3rd in the lineup in this matchup.

Long-balls are generally more common at parks with shallow fences, and Minute Maid Park has the 2nd-shallowest among all stadiums.

Extreme flyball hitters like Kyle Tucker tend to perform better against extreme groundball pitchers like Max Fried.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Chas McCormick in the 80th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.

Hitting from the opposite that Max Fried throws from, Chas McCormick will have the upper hand today.

Home field advantage generally boosts batter stats across the board, and Chas McCormick will hold that advantage today.

Orlando Arcia pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards MLB’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences today.

In his previous game started, J.P. France allowed a whopping 8 earned runs.

Placing in the 20th percentile, J.P. France has posted a 2 K/BB rate since the start of last season.

The 2nd-best projected lineup on the slate today in terms of overall hitting skill is that of the Houston Astros.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Yainer Diaz in the 86th percentile as it relates to his overall offensive talent.

Yainer Diaz will have the benefit of the home field advantage in today’s game, which should bolster all of his stats.

When assessing his overall offensive talent, Chas McCormick ranks in the 77th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Harris II in the 90th percentile when assessing his overall offensive talent.

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Jeremy Pena is penciled in 6th on the lineup card in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) projects Minute Maid Park as the 9th-worst ballpark in MLB for run-scoring.

Among all stadiums, the 3rd-tallest average fence height are at Minute Maid Park.

Extreme flyball bats like Jeremy Pena generally hit worse against extreme flyball pitchers like Max Fried.

Jose Abreu is penciled in 8th in the batting order in this game.

Built just 20 feet above sea level, Minute Maid Park has one of the lowest elevations in MLB, which generally leads to worse offense.

Jose Abreu hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (40% — 98th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the game’s 8th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Luis Guillorme in the 1st percentile when assessing his home run skill.

Luis Guillorme is projected to bat 9th in the lineup in this matchup.

Luis Guillorme hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 95th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB’s 8th-deepest CF fences today.

J.P. France will hold the platoon advantage against Austin Riley in today’s matchup.

In today’s game, Austin Riley is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 8th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 38% rate (77th percentile).

Alex Bregman hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 91st percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them in the direction of baseball’s 8th-deepest CF fences in today’s matchup.

Jarred Kelenic is penciled in 7th in the lineup in this game.

Jarred Kelenic hits a lot of his flyballs to center field (41% — 100th percentile) and has the misfortune of hitting them towards MLB’s 8th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

In today’s game, Michael Harris II is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 8th-deepest CF center field fences given that he hits his flyballs towards center field at a 39.2% rate (94th percentile).

Michael Harris II will be at a disadvantage playing away from home today.

Jake Meyers is penciled in 8th in the batting order today.

In today’s matchup, Jake Meyers is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 9th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 33.6% rate (75th percentile).

Batting from the same side that J.P. France throws from, Marcell Ozuna has a tough challenge in today’s matchup.

Playing on the road typically lessens batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Marcell Ozuna in today’s game.

When estimating his strikeout ability, the leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts J.P. France in the 16th percentile among all starting pitchers in the majors.

Projected catcher Yainer Diaz profiles as a horrible pitch framer, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

Grading out in the 15th percentile, J.P. France put up an 8.8% Swinging Strike% since the start of last season.

Ranking in the 11th percentile, J.P. France has put up a 16.8% Strikeout% since the start of last season.

In today’s matchup, Matt Olson is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 9th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the pull field at a 34.6% rate (85th percentile).

Matt Olson will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today’s game.

Max Fried will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Yordan Alvarez in today’s game.

Yordan Alvarez hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and will have to hit them out towards the league’s 8th-deepest CF fences in today’s game.

J.P. France will have the handedness advantage over Ronald Acuna Jr. today.

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.9% — 90th percentile) and will be challenged by the league’s 8th-deepest CF fences today.

Playing on the road generally reduces batter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which figures to be the case for Ronald Acuna Jr. today.

The Atlanta Braves outfield defense projects as the 5th-best among all the teams in action today.

Yainer Diaz has a 79th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (34.1%) but may find it hard to clear the league’s 9th-deepest RF fences today.

Typically, hitters like Yainer Diaz who hit a lot of flyballs generally hit worse when facing pitchers who also induce a lot of flyballs such as Max Fried.

The Houston Astros (17.6 K% (per the leading projection system, THE BAT X) project to have the least strikeout-heavy batting order of the day.

Max Fried will be at a disadvantage playing as a visiting player in today’s game.

Max Fried has had some very good luck with his strikeouts since the start of last season, putting up a 9.10 K/9 despite the leading projection system (THE BAT) estimating his true talent level to be 8.56 — a 0.54 K/9 difference.

Travis d’Arnaud is projected to bat 8th in the batting order in this matchup.

J.P. France will hold the platoon advantage over Travis d’Arnaud today.

Batting from the same side that Max Fried throws from, Kyle Tucker faces a tough challenge in today’s game.

Playing on the road typically diminishes hitter metrics in all categories due to the lack of home field advantage, which should be the case for Jarred Kelenic in today’s matchup.

Chas McCormick is projected to bat 7th on the lineup card in this matchup.

Chas McCormick has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.9%) and will be challenged by MLB’s 9th-deepest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Orlando Arcia in the 20th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability.

Orlando Arcia is penciled in 6th in the lineup today.

The underlying talent of the Atlanta Braves projected lineup today (.336 projected wOBA according to the leading projection system, THE BAT X) figures to be a good deal weaker than their .368 wOBA this year.

J.P. France’s 2422.1-rpm fastball spin rate since the start of last season is in the 83rd percentile among all starters.

Today, Travis d’Arnaud is at a disadvantage facing the league’s 9th-deepest RF fences given that he hits his flyballs to the opposite field at a 35.1% rate (85th percentile).

Travis d’Arnaud will be at a disadvantage playing on the road in today’s game.

Max Fried projects as the 5th-best SP in the majors currently, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

With a 3.22 FIP since the start of last season (Fielding Independent Pitching, an ERA estimator that is concerned with the aspects of pitching most within the pitcher’s control), Max Fried ranks in the 91st percentile.

When estimating his overall offensive talent, Luis Guillorme ranks in the 16th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X).

Playing on the road generally diminishes batter stats across the board due to the lack of home field advantage, which ought to be the case for Luis Guillorme in today’s matchup.

Austin Riley will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

Hitting from the same side that J.P. France throws from, Orlando Arcia will be at a disadvantage in today’s game.

Orlando Arcia will be at a disadvantage playing on the visting team today.

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